Chapters 1-6 Review

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Across
  1. 2. A ______ is a formal request to a judge by one party in a case.
  2. 3. Civil Case: ________ vs defendant
  3. 6. Law based on traditional rules, practices, and cultural norms passed down.
  4. 7. Judges that are elected by the people, others are appointed by governors or legislatures; term length varies.
  5. 9. Laws created by court interpretation of statues
  6. 10. Law based on comprehensive written codes and statutes.
  7. 12. Criminal Case:_______ vs defendant
  8. 13. Law regarding government vs people.
  9. 15. Criminal Law levies _____.
  10. 18. Law Based on judicial decisions (precedent) as well as statutes.
  11. 20. The Supreme Law of the land in the US in the ________.
Down
  1. 1. How the law works.
  2. 4. Judges appointed by the President and approved by the Senate; serve for life.
  3. 5. Civil Law levies _____.
  4. 8. Law based on sacred texts and religious traditions
  5. 11. Set up government structure, powers, and citizens’ rights.
  6. 14. _________ is information evidence used to prepare for trial
  7. 16. Law written and enacted by legislatures.
  8. 17. Law regarding people vs people.
  9. 19. US Law is based on ______ Common Law.